“When the forms of an old culture are dying, the new culture is created by a few people who are not afraid to be insecure.”
“…those who endure are those who are not attached to outcomes. They don’t seek security in plans or accomplishments. They exchange certainty for curiosity, fear for generosity. They plunge into the problem, treat their attempts as experiments, and learn as they go. This kind of insecurity is energizing; people become engaged in figuring out what works instead of needing to be right or worrying about how to avoid failure. Whenever they discover something that does work, there’s a huge rush of energy, often accompanied by laughter.”
Awesome quote! I love Margaret Wheatley’s insights. I actually found your site because I keep a Twitter search for any and all mentions of Margaret Wheatley, since she is so right on with positive change and the importance of community.
And now I’m delighted to find your blog, Aaron. I love your faith story, and the place you’ve come to, where it is all about joining God in restoring the world. I’m thankful to say I’m in a very similar place, after a long and hard journey of my own. The heart of the matter is that faith must trump fear if we are to join actively in the restoration of all things. It is thrilling to see what the Spirit is doing in the world today.
Blessings!
@robinjpearson
Comment by Robin Pearson — August 27, 2010 @ 12:23 pm
great to hear from you, Robin. thanks for the encouraging words! glad to connect with another person who’s on a similar journey. many blessings to you…
Comment by aaronieq — August 27, 2010 @ 1:46 pm
Nice quote, my friend. I’m always walking the line of “should I just go get a “real” job so that I can experience stability, or should I press on, even though security may not ever come? Say, when are gonna get that coffee?
Comment by stu — August 27, 2010 @ 3:23 pm